KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Tips for a newly employed CNA

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ciarline's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'd also recommend that you start on 2nd shift, if that's possible. Because 1st shift is so fast paced & I think for new aides, they get discouraged by starting out there. Good luck to
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    Maryland Nursing Schools: Best Choice?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to 2bmalenurse23's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Yeah, I would recommend looking @ Coppin too. I still have friends @ Bowie and they complain about issues with the instructors & advisors all the
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    Maryland Nursing Schools: Best Choice?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to 2bmalenurse23's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I remember looking @ Coppin State two years ago, and I remember on the website they said they accept approx. 100-150 students . I started @ Bowie State straight out of high school(left after a...
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    MARCH 2010 STARTS

    KimberlyRN89 replied to alexg524's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi everyone!! I'm starting March 7th at Sojourner-Douglass College! My school has a BSN program, but they offer a LPN exit option after the first year. And that's what I'm going to do :) Good luck to...
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    CCBC New TEAS 5

    KimberlyRN89 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I don't attend ccbc, but I did take the teas v last month. I think the hardest section for me was the science, b/c the questions were just all over the place! The english and math sections aren't that...
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    What's up with the Nursing Board - Just hangs up!?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Alizerin's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Don't even try to reach them via phone or e-mail. They are terrible. Bite the bullet & drive up to Baltimore to talk to them in person This is advice to ANYONE(RN,LPN,
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    Morgan State BSN Program

    KimberlyRN89 replied to cheertt2's topic in Maryland Nursing

    My school (Sojourner-Douglass College) is going to graduate their first RN class soon, and they mentioned the same thing..that their accreditation is contingent on their first graduating
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    Where can I go from here?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to scottcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you considered becoming a medical biller & coder? I hear they make good money. Or medical
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    CNA cert wait time??

    KimberlyRN89 replied to parumph's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It took me about 2 1/2 months, b/c in Maryland you have to undergo a state & federal background check, as well as fingerprints. So that slowed the process up, I think. However, we do get...
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    My teacher said that her daughter earns...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's discouraging when CNA's have so much responsibility & work extremely hard, but (in some places) earn minimum
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    So Frustrated....

    KimberlyRN89 replied to BethyGirlie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No real advice here..just I'm sorry you're going through this :( Is there a way you could transfer to another floor? This really does not sound like a safe working
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    My teacher said that her daughter earns...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It really depends on the area. I remember a couple of aides on this board from NY saying they made $20/hr. Or maybe she has been at her facility for a very long
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    I can't get a job.

    KimberlyRN89 replied to on eagles wings's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with everyone! When I first got certified 2 years ago, it was so difficult to find a job. It took me 2 months. I would suggest looking at assisted living facilities..that's the first place...
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    CNA Loans or Scholarships?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to RosieC's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are a lot of facilities that will train aides on their premises, and offer you a job. The course is free, but you have to work for them at least a year, if not you will be responsible for paying...
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    Spending time with Residents?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Queen Tiye, CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I still get attached to residents too :redbeathe:redbeathe . That's why I find it hard to leave jobs, b/c I like the residents there, but the facilities are
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    Have my test date and I am very nervous

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Callie Martinez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A few days before, my CNA instructor called us all in & we did a practice test, and also practiced all of our skills. It helped SO much. 7 of us took the test, and we all passed except for one...
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    RN-itis?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to dreamer827's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had a nurse at my last job say to us aides, "I could never do your job..its beneath me." Those are the kind of nurses I have issues
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    how do i get this NA job? =/

    KimberlyRN89 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I know of a couple of hospitals will indeed people who are not certified & train them on the spot. I think you should definitely apply for the job. It sounds like a good opportunity! I would...
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    NERVOUS!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to tmow86's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow that sounds awesome! Being nervous about a new job is normal, so don't sweat the feeling too much. Good luck to you on your new job!!
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    Does your facility do criminal background checks on the patient,client or residents?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't think facilities do that sort of stuff, which I don't think is fair. They do background checks on the staff, they should do the same for their residents. One time I was at work, and we had a...
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    calmoseptine

    KimberlyRN89 replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    Will the nurses actually comply with this? For example, at one facility I worked for, passing out Ensure was in the MAR, but they always asked us caregivers to give them to the
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    2nd day of clinicals and the whole class is

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately there are people out there like that..you'll just have to deal with that. There are really great nursing homes out there though, but it just sounds like you are at a bad one. Just do...
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    My paycheck is lost, can I ask for another one?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to tavia_yeung's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think on some of my paychecks it says "void after 180 days". I definitely agree though..if you can't pick them up on pay day, just look into getting direct
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    employer paying for schooling

    KimberlyRN89 replied to monters's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Most of the places I have worked at only offer tuition reimbursement after 6 months, and to qualify for that you have to work 30 hours or more a week, which is full time. And the tuition reimbursement...
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    Two Birds with One Stone :D

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Zalan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats! I had a co-worker who also worked at our state psych hospital..it sounded so cool & interesting. It will definitely be a learning experience!